Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics at CHEO and the University of Ottawa is recruiting 3 General Pediatricians to join the Division of Pediatric Medicine. The ideal candidate will be Royal College certified or equivalent in Pediatrics with a demonstrated interest in research and education, and will be eligible for a faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa at an academic rank commensurate with experience.

Appointment & Compensation

Compensation Pay Range: $0.00-$0.00

Roles and Responsibilities

Admit Team Role

- Assessment, admission and care of patients from CHEO Emergency Department.
- Provide pediatric medicine consultations for patients in the Emergency Department, and admission when indicated.
- Assume responsibility and provide care for admitted pediatric medicine patients until transferred to an inpatient unit.
- Handover of patients to the accepting MD of the assigned team.
- Procedural skills such as lumbar puncture, acute care management.
- Other clinical needs to optimize patient flow and support care of pediatric medicine patients and inpatient units where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with pediatric medicine physician colleagues, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, ED physicians, subspecialists and other team members.

CTU MRP Role

- Prioritize discharges early in the morning.
- Assess any acute patients and new admissions from ED/PICU/NICU or external direct transfers.
- Daily rounding of assigned hospitalized patients.
- Consultations.
- Transfer call advice.

Float Role

- Support transition in care for ICU and NICU transfers.
- Support the CTU team and Admit MD in clinical delivery.




- Act as backup for sick call.

General Responsibilities

- Provide ongoing education and support to learners.
- Prospect for academic engagement in education, research or administration (25%).

Qualifications

- MD with eligibility for licensing in Ontario.
- Royal College certified or equivalent in Pediatrics.
- Demonstrated interest in research and education.
- English language proficiency; French language functioning an asset.
- Eligible for faculty appointment at the University of Ottawa.
- Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Benefits and Work Characteristics

This role is integrated into the Division of Pediatric Medicine and offers opportunities for academic engagement, clinical skill development in pediatric hospital medicine, and shift work with variable distribution based on season. CHEO provides a supportive work environment and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and indigeneity.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application using the following URL:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

CHEO and the Department of Pediatrics are equal opportunity employers. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the Department of Pediatric Associates at All accommodation information will be handled confidentially in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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📌 Hospitalist Pediatricians - Division of Pediatric Medicine (Ottawa)
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